Living in a State of Puppy Emergency

As you saw yesterday, we got the most beautiful dog in the world for Christmas. Kingston Lacy Banks is certainly shaking things up at our house.

Having just achieved a station in life where I didn't need to worry about the toileting of anyone else and my sleep needn't be disturbed on a regular basis anymore it has been an adjustment, to say the least.

We have created a puppy safe environment in our family room/kitchen area. I'm sure she will find something we haven't secured. She is doing pretty well for an 8 week old puppy in the potty training department, but accidents are to be expected.

Another issue is that she occasionally turns into Kujo for a few minutes and uses any nearby human as a chew toy. Her sharp teeth make this an interesting game. It also freaks out our son to the point where he is afraid to be alone with her.

We TiVO Cesar Millan now and watch every episode. I am trying to talk to son about being "calm assertive", but there isn't much calm about my son.